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Why is the Notre-Dame Cathedral so significant?

NEWS: Perhaps no other site represents the French capital like the Notre-Dame Cathedral.

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The cathedral has been a symbol of Paris since the 12th century and is home to incalculable works of art.

It is one of the world's most famous tourist attractions, with almost 13 million people visiting each year.

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